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PLANNING & DESIGN COMIVIISSIOlloTT CITY OF NO12TH OLMSTED MEETING MINU'I'ES OF AUGUST 10, 2011 ROLL CALL Mrs. Meredith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Melissa Meredith, Greg Malone, Ralph Bohlmann, Jeffrey Peepers, Don Rerko Absent: Robert Pany, Mark Mahoney Staff: Planning & Development Director Kimberly Wenger, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Building Commissioner Dale Mitchell, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEVV AND CORRECTION OF 1VIINiTTES Ms. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Rerko, to approve the Planning and Design Commission minutes of July 13, 2011, which passed 5-0. leiEW BUSINESS CMS11-14 Brendan Lane Plaza; 23601-23657 Lorain Road Representative: Kurt Schmitz, ADA Architects Ms. Wenger said the plan involve building renovations and lighting replacement. Building changes include replacing existing canopies with a new EIFS parapet wall. During pre- subinission applicants were asked to brealc up the parapet walls with awnings or other architectural features. The rendering shows awnings and entry elements on one building however it is not reflected on the architectural drawings. Applicants propose to change damaged fencing by replacing vinyl slats. Mr. Mitchell said over 35% of the chain-link fence was damaged and a 150 foot section at the southwest area which abuts a residential site provides no buffering from the dumpsters along the back of the building. The masonry along the south wall is in need of paint and repairs, the asphalt should be addressed and a 4 inch asphalt curb needs to be repaired at the northwest corner/west edge of the parking lot which is broken. The photometric plan shows several hot spots and the southwest light pole shows readings over 5 foot candles as does the northeast light pole. A new photometric plan is required which meets code as well as fixture cut-sheets. Mr. Schmitz reviewed the orientation of the site and said the extended canopies will be removed and replaced with a 1 x 6 tongue and groove boards and 1 x 6 bands which will be flush with the building. The building closest to Lorain Road will have an entrance element using a pop up and setback which includes awnings. That buildings west elevation will be flush as will the front of the southern building. The existing chain-link fence starts at the east side and runs south along the property line then up following the west property line. The southwest chain-linlc fence does not include vinyl slats and is not that old. He said the neighboring apartment complex had damaged a section of fence with trees and vehicles. Those areas would have new heavy tan vinyl slats inserted in the sections damaged. The asphalt corner near the pylon mentioned will be